Church School – a ministry to children and youth to make disciples of Christ who go and make other disciples of Christ.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Planning & Organising:
a) Assist the Committee or be responsible (whenever called upon) in planning, organising and the smooth running of Church School activities that is aligned to its ministry objectives;
b) Ensure that all such activities are relevant in meeting the needs and objectives of the Church School in the prevailing environment;
c) Ensure that all activities are aligned to the church calendar of events and here there are conflicts, to recommend alternatives to resolve such conflicts;
d) Recommend and implement strategies to attract, engage, inspire and retain Church School participation;
2. Spiritual Nurture (feed, train, protect, encourage):
a) Feed – Organise devotions, bible studies etc and other aspects of spiritual formation to Church School teachers;
b) Train – i) Initiate and organise training and development for Church School teachers so that they are kept abreast of the latest teaching materials and methodology;
ii) Build up in-house training programs by developing training curriculum for Church School;
c) Protect – Organise prayer and fellowship meetings;
d) Encourage – initiate opportunities to provide support to Church School teachers in their spiritual journey;
3. To provide pastoral care and counselling to Church School leaders;
4. To develop effective strategies to engage parents to raise awareness of the Church School as well as their participation in the ministry;
5. To be present at all Church School activities.
6. Pastors’ Office representative:
a) Liaise between the Ministry Committee and the Pastors’ Office;
b) Monitor the state of the Ministry and feedback to Pastors’ Office
7. To carry out additional responsibilities when assigned by pastors or immediate supervisors in current ministry and/or other ministries
This role will involve having to work on the weekends with the flexibility of a day off during the weekday.
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree/Diploma in Early Childcare or a relevant field; with preferance given for those with theological qualifications
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS
Related Experience:
1. Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in Early Childcare or ministy experience in the area of Children Ministry.
Required Skillsets:
1. Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
2. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
3. An innovative team player, self-motivated, pro-active.
4. Ability to build good rapport with children and parents.